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5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T - stock code 11821

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5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
5 inch gauge "Chub" 0-4-0T
A particularly well-built 5 inch gauge 0-4-0T to Dick Simmonds' "Chub" design, in good running order and with particularly well - possibly professionally - done paintwork.

The commercially-builr, CE marked boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued. The engine steams freely and runs very well, notching up in both directions.

Boiler feeds are by axle, hand and steam pumps - the latter a little jewel of a thing, hidden away under the nearside cab floor.

From the bright copper still showing in the firebox and the engine's condition - both mechanically and cosmetically - we suspect it's only had a handful of steamings from new; the wheels show little sign of having done much mileage on rails.


gauge 5 inch
length/inches 24
width/inches 10
height/inches 12
weight/kg 38
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type roller bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
boiler number GB445
year built 2010
boiler maker GB Boilers
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 21-Feb-2028
steam test valid to 14-Jul-2025
superheater(s) 4
superheater type flue tube
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
steam pump 1
whistle no